Lower Little Bognor

The lower lake at Little Bognor is a small lake at under half an acre. It is beautifully situated within a wooded valley and is fed by a stream from lake above. The composer, Sir Edward Elgar liked to fish the lower lake at Little Bognor when he lived nearby at Brinkwells during and after the Great War.

Casting is restricted by mature trees in some areas. The bank at the dam end has plenty of room for the back cast and there are several other places around the lake where casting is possible.

This lake is stocked with chalk stream reared brown trout and also contains a small population of wild brownies. It is ideal for the dry fly. A quiet approach is essential as the fish are easily spooked. Wild fish must be returned.

During 2018 a ‘catch and release’ trial on both lakes at Little Bognor gives members the option to return stocked fish. Barbless hooks must be used and the fish carefully returned to the water. The trial will be monitored during the season and if there are fish fatalities or the water temperature is too high, the trial may be stopped. Returned fish will not be added to the member’s account.

The car park and fishing hut for both lakes are next to the lower lake.